February 2001 – present
LOCATION
Paradise Gardens Park – Mendocino Terrace belongs to the “Golden Vine Winery” complex, overlooking the waterfront. To find the Terrace, walk along the main walkway toward Paradise Gardens Park. You’ll see the Terrace on your right, up the steps next to the check-in for Wine Country Trattoria.
EXPERIENCE
Details:
- Service Type – quick service
- Seating – tables and chairs along the patio
- Reservations – no
- Entertainment – none
- Menu
Mendocino Terrace offers visitors an afternoon treat of charcuterie and wine/beer, with views out toward the south of California Adventure. Visitors can grab a drink on the go, or sit on the patio and unwind.
MY RATING: ★★☆☆☆
I have to be honest, I think Mendocino is by far the worst of the three terraces (the other two being Sonoma and Alfresco). The seating area is small and right in the middle of Wine Country Trattoria check-in traffic. There also isn’t much shade in the seating area, so it’s a tough place to take a break on hot days. This quick service spot does have a pretty good size drink menu, but truthfully, I’d much rather visit one of its neighbors.
MY FAVORITES
- Mendocino Cheese Plate
TRIVIA
Mendocino Terrace takes its name from Mendocino, CA.
The Terrace has been open from California Adventure’s beginning, but in most park maps, the entire Golden Vine Winery area was labeled as one item.